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Paella Party Catering in Ladywell
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ladywell: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering near Ladywell
How our paella party catering works in Ladywell
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For engagement and anniversary parties and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros for your guests.
Throwing a party in Ladywell? Live paella keeps you out of the kitchen, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Mention any parking permits. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ladywell (SE13, SE6, SE4)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Your questions about paella party catering in Ladywell
Is parking a problem for events in Ladywell?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Could we have live paella in Ladywell Fields?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Occasions we cook for in Ladywell
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ladywell book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Ladywell include Queen's House (2 miles north) and Eltham Palace (2.8 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Ladywell? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a paella party in Ladywell
Ladywell is about 1 mile south-east of New Cross, in Greater London. For paella party catering in Ladywell, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Thinking of a party in Ladywell Fields? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Local halls and clubs near Ladywell are an option if the garden is small.
Wherever your party is in SE13, SE6 and SE4, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Veda Road, Roxley Road and Honley Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lewisham (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile west), Hither Green (1 mile east), Brockley (1 mile west) and Catford (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Greenwich Castle (1.8 miles north) and Prefab Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ladywell includes Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Prendergast Ladywell School (0.5 miles south-west) and Trinity Church of England School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The London & Rye pub (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.9 miles north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Ladywell and across Greater London
Where we can cook in Ladywell
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
As a London location, Ladywell is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ladywell
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Ladywell stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Ladywell? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff